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Getting out of a major city can be a rather complex problem.
Having enough fuel to get out will be the first problem - you and your family not not go anywhere without gasoline.
Maps and more maps - the stores will be sold out before you get there.
Food and water along the way. A lot of people pack clothes, toys, DVD players, even TV's and other non survival items instead of food and water. Have enough food and water for everyone for at least 4 days.
Having a place to go - I plan on addressing this factor with this site. Most people leave with out having a clue where they are going. Most find theirselves out of money and sleeping in their cars rather quickly.
Bring portable shelter like a tent and sleeping bags. If you and your family are unable to find a hotel/motel then maybe you can camp in a state / national park - hey its better then nothing.
Have a way to cook - bring a portable grill. Even if you have to use twigs and sticks from a road side park, its still a way to cook. A portable grill and the hot meals it provides can be a real morale booster.
Have good quality ice chest, a cold drink with that hot meal feels pretty good.
Keep a couple of frozen one gallon bottles of water in the deep freezer. These can take a day or two to thaw out and will keep your food cold longer then a bag of ice. Plus you can drink the water once it thaws. Having your own ice will be nice when the stores are sold out.
Hand sanitizer and toilet paper - bring plenty of both.
Having enough fuel to get out will be the first problem - you and your family not not go anywhere without gasoline.
Maps and more maps - the stores will be sold out before you get there.
Food and water along the way. A lot of people pack clothes, toys, DVD players, even TV's and other non survival items instead of food and water. Have enough food and water for everyone for at least 4 days.
Having a place to go - I plan on addressing this factor with this site. Most people leave with out having a clue where they are going. Most find theirselves out of money and sleeping in their cars rather quickly.
Bring portable shelter like a tent and sleeping bags. If you and your family are unable to find a hotel/motel then maybe you can camp in a state / national park - hey its better then nothing.
Have a way to cook - bring a portable grill. Even if you have to use twigs and sticks from a road side park, its still a way to cook. A portable grill and the hot meals it provides can be a real morale booster.
Have good quality ice chest, a cold drink with that hot meal feels pretty good.
Keep a couple of frozen one gallon bottles of water in the deep freezer. These can take a day or two to thaw out and will keep your food cold longer then a bag of ice. Plus you can drink the water once it thaws. Having your own ice will be nice when the stores are sold out.
Hand sanitizer and toilet paper - bring plenty of both.